By Maya Sarin Although every film being featured at VIFF this year is truly amazing and unique, there are 12 films we would like to highlight due to the praise they have received at other notable festivals… Continue reading
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Nocturama: One of the Best and Most Provocative Films of the Year
Nocturama: One of the Best and Most Provocative Films of the Year By Adam Cook Divided into two parts—the first which follows a group of young people undertaking synchronized terrorist attacks on revolutionary monuments in Paris and the second which finds them all hiding out in a shopping mall after closing time—Nocturama is not so … Continue reading
Out of Body Experiences in Icaros: A Vision
Out of Body Experiences in Icaros: A Vision By Adam Cook Icaros: A Vision is not your typical film with a satisfying beginning, middle and end — but if you approach it in the right mindset, open to its particular structure and aim, it can be an experience you wont soon forget. It’s inspired by … Continue reading
Indigenous Stories at VIFF Vancity Theatre
This next month, we’re highlighting three remarkable indigenous stories on the big screen at VIFF Vancity Theatre: THE ROAD FORWARD – July 14-20 Casting a much needed spotlight on the untold histories of BC First Nations, Marie Clements’ non-fiction musical is a revelatory work that demands to be seen. Exploring the rise of indigenous activism … Continue reading
Bell Media’s Best of Hot Docs Special Guests
Bell Media’s Best of Hot Docs Special Guests Presenting the cream of the crop from this year’s Hot Docs Film Festival, VIFF Vancity Theatre is pleased to showcase six of the outstanding documentaries of 2017. We’re also thrilled to welcome the following special guests throughout the festival. Join in the conversations! LA CHANA – Friday … Continue reading
The Best of Hot Docs at Vancity Theatre
The Best of Hot Docs at Vancity Theatre By Adam Cook From July 7-11th we’ll be bringing some of the best of the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival to Vancouver at our own Vancity Theatre—with one very special bonus screening of a Hot Docs’ first original project, In the Name of All Canadians. But first … Continue reading
